Khazalite Holds Introduce Grudge Mark Rules

Warhammer Community introduced new Khazalite Holds battle traits on October 12, 2026, revealing grudge mark rules for the faction in Warhammer Age of Sigmar. The system lets units gain marks after enemy actions and use them for various battlefield bonuses.

According to Warhammer Community, Khazalite Holds units can gain up to three grudge marks through conditions including the destruction of the general, friendly unit losses, contested objectives, and damage dealt to the general.

The faction also gains the Reclaim the Karaks passive trait, which grants a grudge mark after an opponent takes control of an objective inside Khazalite Holds territory. Warhammer Community states that using the Retreat ability removes one grudge mark from a unit after the action resolves.

Warhammer Community explained that heroes can increase a unit's grudge marks through a Hero Phase ability that targets a visible non-HERO Khazalite Holds unit within 12 inches. Unit warscrolls determine how each group benefits from having grudge marks.

Thrynns receive the Steadfast Retribution ability, which increases melee weapon attacks by one for each nearby friendly unit with grudge marks, up to a maximum bonus of three attacks. The effect applies during any Combat Phase.

Clangunners gain different bonuses depending on their weapons, with units using thrundrin shotcannons receiving increased ranged attacks while they have grudge marks. Warhammer Community also noted that the Oathkeeper Cannon and Stonebreaker Mortar gain Crit (2 Hits) while affected.

Defensive benefits are also included through Valayan Guardians with Rune Axes and Shields. Their grudge mark ability grants nearby friendly KHAZALITE HOLDS INFANTRY and non-GHOLEM WAR MACHINE units WARD (5+) while within 6 inches.

The new rules also expand support for Fyreslayers through prayer mechanics. Warhammer Community stated that the Khazalite Holds prayer lore includes Ancestor God Recitations, including Recitation to Grimnir, which damages enemies when they use CORE abilities after the prayer effect is active.

The Khazalite Holds Army Set is scheduled for pre-order on Saturday, with the battletome available first through that release, according to Warhammer Community.